NCERT included a chapter related to the judiciary in its curriculum, addressing the issue of corruption within the judiciary. This has sparked significant controversy. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the matter. A hearing is scheduled at the Supreme Court, and meanwhile, NCERT has expressed regret over the matter, emphasizing its full respect for the judiciary.
NCERT stated that adding such examples in the chapter was not an intentional mistake. Apologizing for any unintentional offense, NCERT clarified that the objective of the new book was to raise awareness about constitutional institutions. NCERT has also issued an apology.
This apology from NCERT comes as the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Justice Suryakant's bench, is set to hear the matter on February 26, today. The chapter in question was included in an eighth-grade textbook focusing on corruption within the judiciary.
The uproar resulted in the Supreme Court taking suo motu notice, prompting governmental action. Government sources labeled the chapter's content as unbalanced, indicating it was unfair to single out the judiciary.
Government insiders suggested that mentioning Justice Gawai in this context was inappropriate, as it could convey a wrong message. The discussion should include the legislature and executive as well as the judiciary when addressing institutional frameworks. Chief Justice Suryakant also expressed displeasure over the matter.
The Chief Justice deemed it an attack on the integrity of the institution, stating that as a member of the judiciary, he was disturbed by teaching eighth graders about corruption in the judiciary. He found it disrespectful.
